I’ve microneedled for years and never seen results this quickly from a single treatment. The Hydra Pen H6 is Dr. Pen’s most unique innovation – and after one treatment, it’s become my favorite device they’ve made. I share my full demo, honest first impressions, and results that I genuinely didn’t see coming.

At 43, I chose to start over. This is the honest story behind that decision and the reasons I’ll be moving to Japan in the near future.

If you’ve ever felt a sudden onset of severe dizziness and nausea the moment you turned your head, you’re not alone. I recently went through one of the worst episodes of my life and later discovered it was BPPV – something many people experience without realizing what’s actually happening.

You may have switched from chemical to mineral sunscreen for cleaner ingredients, but most mineral formulas still contain microplastics. So even when you think you’re choosing the safer option, you might still be putting plastic on your skin every day without knowing it. Almost every mineral sunscreen I checked contained microplastics. I did manage to find two clean, affordable options.

In 2024, Amazon pulled nearly all Dr. Pen microneedling devices, leaving users wondering if the FDA had banned them. Here’s what’s really going on — including the latest FDA warning about RF microneedling risks, where you can safely buy authentic Dr. Pen products again, and a first look at the new Hydra Pen H6 that dispenses serum as you microneedle.